City car

A city car is a small automobile intended for use in urban areas. Unlike microcars, a city car's greater speed, capacity and (in perception at least) occupant protection are safer in mixed traffic environments and weather conditions. While city cars can reach highway speeds, that is not their intended use. In Japan, city cars are called kei cars. Kei cars have to meet strict size and engine requirements: engines have a maximum displacement of 660 cm³ and the car's length must be under 3400 mm.

Examples of kei cars:

Daihatsu Mira (Cuore or Charade in some export markets)
Honda Beat
Suzuki Alto
Examples of city cars:

Fiat Cinquecento
Ford Ka
Tata Nano

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